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2B Chase Utley will continue his rehab at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and could be activated off the disabled list for the first time this season later this week. Utley played eight innings at second base on Saturday night and played nine innings in the field on Friday. Since infield work was his biggest hurdle in returning from chondromalacia in his left knee, the fact that Utley played 17 innings in the field in back-to-back days is as positive sign as there has been in his official rehab at Class A Clearwater.

The Sports Xchange Phillies' Ruiz getting it done at the plate as well as behind it As batterymates who have shared plenty of memorable moments, including a perfect game and a postseason no-hitter, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay and catcher Carlos Ruiz share a special kinship. They're at each other's side in triumph and in defeat. So after Ruiz banged out four hits and three RBI to further pad an All-Star campaign in leading the Phillies to a 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, there was no one happier for the catcher than his starting pitcher.

The Sports Xchange Unexpected players make key contributions for Phillies When the Philadelphia Phillies assembled their roster this winter, they probably didn't think they'd be playing a game in the second week of August that would feature Kevin Frandsen starting his 13th straight game at third base and both Juan Pierre and Erik Kratz having pivotal roles in a victory that helped them escape of last place. But that's where they are, and if nothing else, they are finding out they might have a few diamonds in the rough they can keep on their roster for 2013.

The Sports Xchange This wasn't a first offense for Rollins There are no curfews and no equipment requirements that Charlie Manuel. In fact, the Philadelphia Phillies manager has only two rules that he insists that his players follow: Be on time for gameday and hustle when you get there. But when you break either one of those rules, the Phillies manager tends to get awfully upset. And right now, there is only one notable repeat offender to Manuel's policy: shortstop Jimmy Rollins.

The Sports Xchange Mayberry's homer wins it for Phillies in 10th ATLANTA -- John Mayberry, Jr.'s three-run home run into the left field seats in the 10th inning sent the Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Braves in the first game of a three-game series. Charlie Manuel shook a bottle of aspirin after the game, laughing, "I've got a headache! It was a mentally tough game. " Craig Kimbrel gave up a home run to Erik Kratz to lead off the ninth inning, tying the game at 5-5. It was his first blown save since July 20 and only his second blown save of the season.

The Sports Xchange Phillies' Frandsen making case to play when Polanco returns In the sixth inning of the Phillies eventual 9-2 loss to the Marlins, Kevin Frandsen continued his impressive run in the starting lineup. With two outs and no one on base, Frandsen laid down a perfect bunt single to spark a rally. He scored the game-tying run later in the inning. Frandsen has started 16 consecutive games at third base in the absence of Placido Polanco, who has been out since July 23 with lower back inflammation.

The Milwaukee Brewers certainly flexed their muscle in the series opener. After belting four homers to produce all seven runs, the Brewers will look to continue their offensive onslaught on Friday when they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second contest of their four-game set. Corey Hart blasted a grand slam in the eighth inning and Ryan Braun broke out of a major slump with his 17th career multi-homer game in Milwaukee's 7-4 victory on Thursday....